Behavioral Change and Emotional Intelligence

Behavioral Change – Confront your Fears

“Turbulence is life force. It is opportunity…use it for change.” (Ramsey Clark)

The old adage that recognizing the need to change is half the battle holds true in the professional world. The acknowledgement of sub-standard performance – either as an individual or as an organization -- can be hard. Nevertheless, it is the necessary first step in making the right behavioral changes to address whatever issues prevent one from reaching his or her full potential. Dr. Reisner’s approach to behavioral change is direct and aggressive, a key to her effectiveness and popularity with executives and attorneys.

By applying Rational Emotive Behavioral (REBT) methodology, Dr. Reisner helps organizations to develop a specific action plan for making appropriate behavioral changes. REBT is an action-oriented approach that drives change by replacing negative thoughts or indifference with a positive, proactive mentality. REBT teaches individuals to take responsibility for their own thoughts and empowers them to seek behavioral change and overcome the behavioral roadblocks interfering with their success.

Dr. Reisner helps companies to create a workplace environment in which behavioral change is embraced by:

• first, encouraging management to set an example for assertive communications among professionals;
• second, identifying issues before they become problems;
• third, proactively manage stress; and
• finally, utilizing specific tools and skills to create and maintain a positive working atmosphere.

Emotional Intelligence – Heart and Mind go Hand-in-Hand

“A human being can alter his life by altering his attitude of mind.” (William James)

Emotional intelligence plays a key role in the corporate setting, as well as in life. As a measure of self-knowledge, intra-personal skills and inner core strengths, emotional intelligence is a critical indicator of a professional’s potential. Emotional intelligence influences one’s resilience, one’s ability to adapt, the development of management skills and one’s drive for success. Simply put, emotional intelligence is a key factor in the overall emotional well being of a person’s life.

One can work to improve emotional intelligence by:

• understanding its components;
• identifying weaknesses; and
• developing a plan to improve daily behavioral patterns, including the elimination of undesirable behavior such as procrastination, over-reacting, passive-aggression and negativity.